For starters: New York Knicks at Miami Heat

February 27, 2014|Ira Winderman, South Florida Sun Sentinel

MIAMI — With LeBron James back after a one-game absence due to a broken nose, a look at the starting lineups, inactives, referees and a pregame note of note for Thursday's 8 p.m. game between the Miami Heat and New York Knicks at AmericanAirlines Arena (TV: TNT. Radio: 790-AM, 104.3-FM, 106.3-FM, 710-AM-Spanish):

Starting lineups

MIAMI HEAT (40-14)

Center: Chris Bosh

Power forward: Shane Battier

Small forward: LeBron James

Shooting guard: Dwyane Wade

Point guard: Mario Chalmers

Inactive: James Jones, DeAndre Liggins.

Coach: Erik Spoelstra

NEW YORK KNICKS (21-36)

Center: Tyson Chandler

Power forward: Carmelo Anthony

Small forward: J.R. Smith

Shooting guard: Pablo Prigioni

Point guard: Raymond Felton

Inactive: Andrea Bargnani, Kenyon Martin, Iman Shumpert.

Coach: Mike Woodson.

Referees: Mike Callahan, Matt Boland, John Goble.

Pregame note of note: Heading into this final game of the month, the Heat have recorded an 8-1 record (.889) in February. Additionally, over the last three seasons, the Heat have gone 31-4 (.886) during February, including a perfect 14-0 at home. Forward LeBron James has currently posted four-straight 30-point games, tying for the second-longest 30-point streak in franchise history. He holds the team record, with seven in a row last February.